Just Different - By6 ScreamingChickenP

By

http://www.youtube.com/user/ScreamingChickenP

A video that was done for ScreamingChicken's communications technology class, and its also being entered in a local competition called the charlie awards.

Here The Script:

I had never thought about it until someone asked me. The question itself wasnt a life changing question, but it was the tip of a life changing iceberg. I never knew that such a causal remark could change me so much.

Now that I think about it, the signs were there all along. Its almost crazy, that I didnt see them sooner.

I loved him, he was my best friend. I would never think of hurting him. And yet, how did I persist so long living like that, hurting others like him?

Its not in me to be full of malice. Im a caring guy, and I know that. No, I wasnt actually part of the process. But when you pay someone to do it, its pretty much the same thing isnt it?

I would never hurt them. Never cause them harm for a reason as small as my pleasure. There is simply no need to, and I knew that. And yet, somehow I did cause them harm. For years I did, and I didnt think twice about it.

Perhaps I didnt think about it, because there was nothing to think about. No one had mentioned it to me. I probably would have never entertained the thought of discussing such a topic. The reality is so absent in our world.

But I changed and I realized that I was wrong. Wrong, without even knowing there was a question of right or wrong.

Ive realized now, its not that their better then us. And its not that were better then them. Its not a question of who is better. I dont think that even matters anymore. Were just different. We speak different languages. We live in different worlds.

Its not as if theres a conflict either. I dont know why I thought it was that way at first. knowing this strengthens my resolve.

My resolve, that its just not right to abuse someone, simply because we can. Or, simply because it makes us feel good. Or simply because we can talk and think and they cannot - Simply, because we are different.

And even though we are different, we are the same in the areas that matter. We can both cry out in pain, or laugh with joy. We both seek comfort and avoid discomfort. Just because we can talk and they can fly doesnt mean we are better. Just different.

And they are so innocent. They have done no crime. They didnt ask to be brought into this world. And yet here they are, completely innocent and yet so hated.

So helpless they are. But Im not supporting that anymore.

I realized I wouldnt do it to him, and now Im over my moral confusion. Im over pretending that because I am stronger or smarter that that gives me reason to use or abuse others.

I am not describing our relationships with other worlds, or other existences. I am talking about other inhabitants of our planet earth. Other beings who exist with us, caught together in this web of life. These animals have done nothing wrong, and yet they are so vilified.

Remember that life changing iceberg? While I uncovered the whole thing, and it turned out to be a life changing and life saving iceberg. Each day, I choose to save a life, simply through what I eat.

I would never think of eating him, so why would I eat another of his kind?

We are not better then them, that doesnt even matter anymore. Were just different.

Category:

Travel & Events

Tags:

• vegan
• ethics
• life
• animals

[ScreamingChickenP]

Marcluc1998,

Thank you for posting My video and sharing it with others. However, as I am the original creator of the video I would like you to change the description in the side bar. Please link to my youtube channel, where the original version of the video, that I created is featured. Also, please remove all the text, you can keep the script, but as you did not make this video, I woudl like you to remove that part at the start.

Thanks.

ScreamingChicken

[marcluc1988]

@ScreamingChickenP

Sorry for taking so long to reply. I'm sorry I didn't acknowledge your work. I was just a bit forgetful. I've credited you now. If you'd like me to delete your video 'Just Different' from my channel, I will respect that.

It's an excellent video as shown by the comments. It was such a great video that I couldn't resist helping to spread its viewing.

Thanks for your time.

Marc-Luc

[CDLver]

An exceptionally stated and well-presented video that will, hopefully, give those pause to consider that the question is not, Can they reason? The question is not, Can they talk? The question is, Can they suffer?

[leharra]

great video

[cosmicdelight7]

Terrific,  thanks for posting.

[xAnimalTribex]

What a beautiful statement. A very well made video!

[Matsirules]

This was amazingly well-presented and done. I could not have done better myself. This was made with no hate against anyone, something I am guilty of. This was very moving and thoughtful. I wish my parents raised me to love every living being. It was a long time before I even knew...

[Protoscrianza]

Good work!!

[1221solstice2012]

Very nice video. If all people were like this, the world would be a paradise instead of a dreadful, chaotic and unpredictable place. All of the excuses need to stop; everyone needs to stop eating and otherwise exploiting/abusing/torturing animals.

[vegiegail]

This is an example of art that can change the world. Great work!